With her connections in the world of stock dogs and agility (and other dog sports), Cindy has taken in, fostered and found homes for many dogs, primarily Border Collies and Border Collie crosses, over the last 10 years. Currently, all the Border Collies & some of the BC crosses are fostered under the umbrella of Border Collie Friends Rescue (www.bordercollie.ca). Other herding breeds, such as Australian Cattle Dogs, Kelpies, Belgian & German Shepherds (to list just a few), she fosters independently under Herding Dog Rescue.
The aim of Herding Dog Rescue (and BCFR) is to find active pet homes for those dogs that display common, yet often misunderstood, herding behaviours. Although these behaviours are most often seen in Border Collie type dogs, there is a large number of herding breeds that demonstrate similar characteristics. We also look for active pet homes for those herding breeds who may not show any instinct at all or have found themselves in a desperate situation.
We (HDR & BCFR) hope you understand that, as small and independent rescues, our resources and foster homes are severely limited. We have to assess each dog individually before we can consider bringing them into foster care and much depends on the availability of foster homes at the time. Once a dog enters into our rescue(s), they are given the necessary veterinary care and training required to maintain a healthy disposition and they remain with us until we find their "forever home".
Before contacting us about surrendering a dog, we recommend contacting the breeder about rehoming one of their own (most reputable breeders are involved with breed rescue) or contact the national organization for the (dominant) breed, as they often have a breed rescue program and may have a waiting list of adopters.
Adopting a friend
If you are interested in one of our dogs, please email us for an adoption questionnaire. This must be filled out as completely and truthfully as possible and include references. We will not adopt dogs to homes, farms or acreages, without an adequately fenced yard or dog run. As these are herding breeds, we cannot knowingly place them in a home where they have the opportunity to harass neighbouring livestock or wildlife. Nor will we adopt them out to homes where they are expected to be "outside" dogs and not part of the family. These are active dogs, often with "baggage", that require interaction with their humans to remain on their best behaviours.
Come Visit Us!
HDR is located approximately 1.5 hours NW of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you are interested in meeting any of our dogs at this location, please email us to arrange an appointment.
BCFR has foster homes across Western Canada. If you are interested in meeting one of their dogs, or getting more information, please contact the foster home directly.
Herding Dog Rescue Box 21, Site 4, RR 1
